| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dhaulagiri Hiace | Hiace | 05:00 | 21:00 | $5.99 | |
AC Hiace | Hiace | 05:30 | 13:30 | $6.38 | |
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 06:00 | 13:00 | $7.65 | |
Supreme Tours Bus from Bouddha | VIP Sofa Seater | 06:20 | 15:20 | $7.65 | |
Prithvi Rajmarga | Mini Bus | 06:40 | 14:40 | $4.15 | |
Land Himalayan Sofa Seater | VIP Sofa Seater | 07:00 | 15:00 | $8.93 | |
Desh Darshan Bus Sewa | Tourist bus | 07:20 | 15:20 | $7.65 | |
Shuva Adhikari Travels Bus From Bouddha | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 07:40 | 15:40 | $7.65 | |
Shuva Adhikari Travels Bus From Bouddha | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 08:00 | 16:00 | $7.65 | |
Pokhara Greyhound Sofa Seater Day Service | VIP Sofa Seater | 08:20 | 16:20 | $9.57 | |
New Royal Pokhara Sofa Seater | 2x1 Sofa Seater | 08:40 | 16:40 | $8.29 | |
Lotus Adventure Tours Day | AC | 09:00 | 17:00 | $6.38 | |
Prithvi Rajmarga | Mini Bus | 09:20 | 17:20 | $4.15 | |
Lotus Adventure Tours Day | AC | 09:40 | 17:40 | $6.38 | |
Lotus Adventure Tours Day | AC | 10:00 | 18:00 | $6.38 | |
Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours | AC | 10:20 | 18:20 | $6.38 | |
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus N | Deluxe | 10:40 | 18:40 | $5.10 | |
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 11:00 | 18:00 | $7.65 | |
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 11:20 | 18:20 | $7.65 | |
Prithvi Rajmarga | Deluxe | 11:40 | 19:40 | $5.10 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 500 km between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Buses normally need between 7h and 10h hours to get to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Rainbow Safari offers the fastest service. Tahalka buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Kathmandu and Pokhara remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Pokhara Jagadamba Washroom and costs USD 8.84. A Rainbow Safari's ticket will set you back USD 8.84 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $9 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h |
| Earliest Bus | 6:20 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 19 |
| Distance | 500 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Baba Adventure Travels and Tours, Graceful Adventure Travel, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Intercity Adventure Offer, Koili Vip Sofa With Sleeper, Open Visit Nepal Travel and Tours, Pokhara Jagadamba Washroom, Rainbow Safari, Tahalka, Vivaan Adventure |